Sunan Abu Dawud #3466

Wages (Kitab Al-Ijarah)
Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، وَابْنُ، مَهْدِيٍّ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي الْمُجَالِدِ، وَقَالَ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي الْمُجَالِدِ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قَالَ عِنْدَ قَوْمٍ مَا هُوَ عِنْدَهُمْ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ الصَّوَابُ ابْنُ أَبِي الْمُجَالِدِ وَشُعْبَةُ أَخْطَأَ فِيهِ ‏.‏
"to those people who did not possess these things." Abu Dawud said: What is correct is Ibn Abi al-Mujahid. Shu'bah made a mistake in it.
Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Ibn Abi al-Mujahid through a different chain of narrators. This version has:

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of knowledge and the importance of accurate reporting in Islamic teachings. It highlights a situation where a narration was transmitted through different chains, emphasizing the need for accuracy in the reporting of hadiths. The mention of a mistake in the chain serves as a reminder of the careful scrutiny required in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it. Whether in personal conversations or on social media, ensuring the accuracy of what we communicate helps maintain trust and integrity in our relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Knowledge and Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the significance of accurate transmission and the scrutiny involved in preserving hadith.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3466 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Wages (Kitab Al-Ijarah). It is graded Hasan and narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Ibn Abi al-Mujahid through a different chain of narrators. This version has:.

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